Throckmorton

Ecosystem Overview

The Throckmorton ecosystem supports 12 documented wildlife species across 10 taxonomic genera. Located in Throckmorton County, Texas, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 3 frequently observed species and 2 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Throckmorton County nearby has 85% more documented species, Throckmorton offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #23 for species diversity among 45 Throckmorton County County natural areas, placing it in the 49th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 45 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Throckmorton County

-85% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1.25 obs.

Choristoneura houstonana

Very Common0.96 obs.

Narraga fimetaria

Very Common0.96 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common0.81 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

Diamondback Water Snake

Very Common0.41 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common0.4 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Common0.4 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Common0.4 obs.

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Micropterus floridanus

Common0.4 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Mud Shad

Common0.4 obs.

Lepomis humilis

Orangespotted Sunfish

Common0.4 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth'S Eryngo

Occasional0.14 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Throckmorton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Throckmorton County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-85% vs. current

Throckmorton

Importance: 0.70

12 species

0% vs. current

Woodson

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Woodson

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+140% vs. current

Reynolds Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+500% vs. current

Gentry Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+500% vs. current

Hayford Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+500% vs. current

Paint Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+500% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Throckmorton County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-14%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Throckmorton County County, Texas

Nearby Natural Areas

Throckmorton County

Importance: 0.80

80 species

-85% vs. current

Throckmorton

Importance: 0.70

12 species

0% vs. current

Woodson

Importance: 0.70

5 species

+140% vs. current

Woodson

Importance: 0.50

5 species

+140% vs. current

Reynolds Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+500% vs. current

Gentry Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+500% vs. current

Hayford Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+500% vs. current

Paint Crossing

Importance: 0.50

2 species

+500% vs. current

About This Comparison

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 12 total documented species.

Ambrosia trifida

Horseweed

Very Common1.25 obs.

Choristoneura houstonana

Very Common0.96 obs.

Narraga fimetaria

Very Common0.96 obs.

Lepomis macrochirus

Sunfish

Very Common0.81 obs.

Nerodia rhombifer

Diamondback Water Snake

Very Common0.41 obs.

Ictalurus punctatus

Catfish

Common0.4 obs.

Micropterus salmoides

Bass

Common0.4 obs.

Cylindropuntia leptocaulis

Tesajo Cactus

Common0.4 obs.

No image

Micropterus floridanus

Common0.4 obs.

Dorosoma cepedianum

Mud Shad

Common0.4 obs.

Lepomis humilis

Orangespotted Sunfish

Common0.4 obs.

Eryngium leavenworthii

Leavenworth'S Eryngo

Occasional0.14 obs.

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Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

#23

Regional Rank

Out of 45 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common3 species

Common4 species

Occasional3 species

Rare2 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#23 of 45 locations

49th percentile for diversity

vs. Throckmorton County

-85% species diversity